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DE53 EXX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,853 mi
Last recorded91,853 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,266 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 85,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,861 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 77,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,558 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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DE53 EXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE53 EXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE53 EXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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